ORIENT CLASS looks a very progressive sprinter and had Sleeper Class, who went on to beat Foxy Clarets over 6f at Ayr, back in fourth when winning easily at Musselburgh last month- another victory is on the cards in this as he may still be a step ahead of the handicapper. Noble Asset had to be dropped back into maiden company to get off the mark last time and has more to do in this while Innocently hasn't run since August, though did win a nursery off today's mark at York last July.
Foxy Clarets (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Prominent, ridden to press winner from over 1f out, ran on but always looked held, 2nd of 7, hd behind Sleeper Class (8-0) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Innocently (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Always behind, pushed along on outside halfway, weakened well over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong, last of 4, 11l behind Northern Water (8-9) at Ripon 5f 2yo stks (3) gd in Aug.
Noble Asset 2-1fav (9-5) Made all, ridden and ran on, won at Musselburgh 5f mdn stks (5) gd in May beating Margrets Gift (9-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Orient Class 2-5fav (9-7) Always prominent, led over 1f out, nudged clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May beating Dream Sika (8-10) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Sleeper Class 8-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, led and pressed from over 1f out, ridden and ran on, always holding rival, won at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May beating Foxy Clarets (9-4) by hd, 7 ran.
